Donating money to a charity or nonprofit organization just got easier for people who use Google Assistant. The voice-activated program now responds to commands to “donate to a charity” or to “make a donation.” Google launched the feature last month, …
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Facebook users raised most amount ever on Giving Tuesday
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On Giving Tuesday, Facebook users did something remarkable: They raised more than $125 million for charity — the largest amount of money ever raised on the social media platform in a single day.
Facebook encouraged users to create and share fundraising campaigns to support their favorite causes. Facebook and PayPal partnered to match up to $7 million in donations made to U.S. nonprofits. More specifically, they promised to match up to $20,000 per donor and $250,000 per nonprofit. The $7 million was matched seconds after 8 a.m. EST.
Last year on the same day, Facebook users raised $45 million. Read more…
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15 local charities that you can donate to this holiday season
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The holidays can be all consuming: From shopping for gifts, to travel plans, to a jam-packed social schedule, it’s easy to get caught up in the madness. Which is why it’s so important to take a step back and remember the people and charities that need support.
In the year 2016 alone, $390 billion was given to charitable organizations, and the majority of this money — 72 percent to be exact — came from individual donors, according to Giving USA.
In the spirit of giving, we’ve rounded up local charities across the country that are all worthy of your attention this holiday season. No matter where you live, there are plenty of ways to give back — and this doesn’t just involve donating money. Organizations benefit immensely from people donating their time and energy to help out with day-to-day operations or special events. Read more…
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